SEWF25 Programme Day 2

This interactive workshop introduces the SCALE framework, a globally informed, evidence-based approach designed to help Enterprise Support Organisations (ESOs), incubators, accelerators and Business Development Services (BDS) providers deliver more effective and impactful support to social enterprises.

Developed through extensive research, SCALE highlights the key factors that differentiate meaningful, demand-driven support services from those that fall short - emphasising how support is delivered, not just what is offered. The session will unpack the core principles of SCALE and explore practical tools and resources that intermediaries and support organisations can use to realign their programmes and maximise value for the enterprises they serve.

Participants will engage in peer-to-peer discussions, reflect on their own delivery models and walk away with actionable insights on how to adapt the SCALE methodology to their unique context within the ecosystem.

For many businesses, the journey towards effective impact measurement and reporting often seems too challenging to begin. From grappling with piecemeal accounting practices to estimating impact numbers, social enterprises face hurdles in efficiently and accurately articulating their impact data. Impact reporting is increasingly expected by a growing number of stakeholders, such as impact investors, national ministries and international certification agencies. To address these challenges, this session aims to provide practical insights and tools to guide social enterprises in selecting appropriate frameworks, identifying key indicators and professionalising their impact measurement efforts. In this session, participants will explore impact models, reporting frameworks and strategic indicator selection processes.